Transforming everyday items into stunning planters is one of my favorite DIY projects. With a little imagination and some Dollar Tree finds, you can create unique planters that brighten up any space.
Charming Basket Planters
Use woven baskets as charming planters, lining them with plastic to retain moisture. They’re great for adding texture to any room.
A few things you might like:
- Woven Basket Planters: Enhance your decor with elegant woven basket planters. Perfect for adding a rustic charm.
- Plastic Planter Liners: Preserve moisture in your planters using durable plastic liners. Keep plants healthy and hydrated.
- Indoor Vine Plants: Add lush greenery with indoor vine plants. Ideal for creating a refreshing indoor atmosphere.
Quirky Toy Planters
Repurpose old plastic toys as whimsical planters. A quick spray of paint can turn dinosaurs or trucks into quirky garden friends.
Check if these fit your needs:
- Plastic Dinosaur Toys: Transform dinosaur toys into planters for a fun, quirky garden aesthetic. Add whimsical charm!
- Spray Paint for Plastic: Revamp old toys with spray paint, giving them a fresh look as unique planters.
- Potting Soil for Succulents: Ensure healthy growth for your succulent planters with high-quality potting soil.
Decorative Watering Can Planters
Turn decorative watering cans into quirky planters. They add a whimsical touch to any garden or patio.
A few suggestions:
- Decorative Metal Watering Can: Add charm to your garden with a beautifully designed metal watering can planter.
- Nesting Succulent Plants Set: Enhance your watering can planter with these vibrant and easy-to-care-for succulents.
- Potting Soil for Succulents: Ensure healthy growth for your plants with high-quality potting soil specifically for succulents.
Elegant Glass Bowl Terrariums
I adore using glass bowls from Dollar Tree as terrariums. Fill them with layers of sand, pebbles, and small plants for a miniature landscape.
Useful items to consider:
- Glass Bowl for Terrariums: Create stunning terrariums with this elegant glass bowl, perfect for displaying mini landscapes.
- Decorative Pebbles for Terrariums: Enhance your terrarium with decorative pebbles, adding texture and beauty to your design.
- Mini Succulent Assortment: Add variety to your terrarium with this beautiful assortment of mini succulents.
Upcycled Tin Planters
Give old tin containers a new lease on life by using them as unique planters. A coat of chalk paint can add a vintage touch.
Items that may come in handy:
- Chalk Paint for Metal: Revamp your tin containers with chalk paint for a charming, vintage look. Get creative today!
- Metal Primer Spray: Ensure lasting results by prepping your tins with a metal primer spray. Start your project now!
- Small Herb Plants: Enhance your space with small herb plants, perfect for upcycled tin planters. Add greenery easily!
Adorable Teacup Gardens
Teacups make adorable mini gardens. They’re perfect for displaying small flowers or herbs on a cozy windowsill.
You might like:
- Vintage Floral Teacup Set: Create charming teacup gardens with this lovely floral-themed set for your windowsill display.
- Mini Succulent Plants: Add vibrant greenery to your teacup gardens with these easy-care mini succulents.
- Organic Potting Soil: Ensure healthy plant growth with this nutrient-rich, organic potting soil.
Rustic Mason Jar Planters
Turn mason jars into rustic planters by wrapping them with twine or burlap. They’re perfect for herbs on a kitchen windowsill!
You might give these a try:
- Mason Jars with Lids: Start your rustic planter project with versatile mason jars, perfect for indoor herb gardens.
- Natural Burlap Fabric Roll: Add a rustic charm to your jars with this easy-to-use burlap fabric.
- Jute Twine Roll: Enhance your planters with durable jute twine for a cozy, rustic look.
Vintage Colander Planters
Turn a vintage colander into a planter by lining it with moss. The built-in drainage is perfect for plants!
May just do the trick:
- Decorative Moss Liner: Enhance your planter’s charm and functionality with a lush, moisture-retaining moss liner today.
- Antique-Style Colander: Get a vintage touch for your garden with an antique-style colander featuring drainage holes.
- Assorted Mini Garden Plants: Add variety and color to your colander planter with these beautiful mini garden plants.
Chic Candle Holder Planters
One of my go-to tricks is turning candle holders into elegant mini-planters. Just add a touch of paint and your favorite succulents for a stylish look that’s perfect for small spaces.
Products that could assist:
- Decorative Candle Holders: Transform elegant candle holders into mini planters for stylish small-space gardening. Explore now!
- Acrylic Craft Paint: Enhance planters with colorful acrylic paint for a custom look. Add a splash of creativity!
- Mini Succulent Plants: Add vibrant mini succulents to your chic planters for a touch of natural beauty. Shop today!
Floating Shelf Gardens
Mount floating shelves and fill them with small planters for a vertical garden effect. They’re ideal for small apartments.
Might be a good match:
- Set of Floating Wooden Shelves: Enhance your decor with stylish floating shelves, perfect for creating vertical garden spaces.
- Colorful Small Planters: Add a splash of color with these vibrant planters, ideal for succulents and small plants.
- Indoor Plant Growing Kit: Kickstart your indoor garden with an easy-to-use growing kit, perfect for beginners.
Painted Rock Gardens
Collect rocks and paint them in vibrant colors to use as decorative elements around small planters. It’s a fun project for all ages.
Try these:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Unleash your creativity with vibrant colors perfect for rock painting. Ideal for all ages.
- Painting Brushes Set: Achieve detailed designs with a variety of brush sizes. Perfect for precision painting on rocks.
- Rock Painting Kit: Start your rock decor project with ease using this all-in-one painting kit.
Sleek Metal Can Planters
Reusing metal cans is a great way to create sleek, industrial-style planters. Just remove the labels and add some succulents or cacti.
A few choices to try:
- Metal Can Adhesive Labels: Transform your metal cans with stylish adhesive labels. Add character and charm effortlessly!
- Cactus and Succulent Soil Mix: Ensure your succulents thrive with high-quality soil mix. Perfect for metal can planters!
- Mini Succulent Planter Tools: Enhance your planting experience with handy tools designed for small planters. Easy and precise!
Tiered Tray Garden
Stacking Dollar Tree trays can create a charming tiered garden. Simply glue them together, paint if desired, and fill each level with small potted plants.
Possibly handy products:
- DIY Craft Adhesive Glue: Securely bond trays together for your garden project with easy-to-use adhesive glue.
- Acrylic Garden Paint Set: Add a splash of color to your tiered trays with durable outdoor acrylic paints.
- Small Potted Succulent Set: Enhance your tiered garden with a variety of ready-to-display potted succulents.
Wooden Crate Herb Box
A small wooden crate is perfect for an herb garden. I like to line mine with plastic and plant basil, mint, and parsley for easy access.
Check these products out:
- Small Wooden Crate Box: Get this rustic wooden crate to stylishly house your favorite herbs in your kitchen or patio.
- Plastic Liners for Planters: Use durable plastic liners to easily maintain your herb garden, preventing water leakage.
- Herb Seed Starter Kit: Start your herb garden with ease using this comprehensive herb seed starter kit.
Colorful Painted Pots
A simple coat of bright paint can transform plain pots into vibrant accents. I often use stencils for fun patterns that add personality.
Some handy options:
- Acrylic Paint Set: Transform your pots with vibrant acrylic paints. Add a splash of color effortlessly today!
- Craft Stencil Kit: Create unique designs with versatile stencils. Unleash your creativity on every pot surface!
- Paint Brushes Assortment: Achieve precision and detail with varied paint brushes. Perfect for intricate pot patterns!
Ladder Plant Display
Use a small ladder as a display for multiple planters. It creates a tiered effect that showcases each plant beautifully.
Explore these options:
- Decorative Small Wooden Ladder: Enhance your space with a charming small wooden ladder for delightful plant displays.
- Set of Terracotta Planters: Add warmth with a set of terracotta planters perfect for your lush green plants.
- Outdoor Plant Display Stand: Showcase your plants elegantly with a sturdy outdoor display stand.

















